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007 returns in ‘Skyfall’

October 30, 2012 / Staff

Can you believe it’s been 50 years since the first James Bond film? “Dr. No” premiered in 1962, and then the third film, “Goldfinger,” became one of the first true blockbuster films tied to merchandizing. The Bond franchise is still alive and kicking, with its emphasis on cars, gadgets, drinks, Bond girls, exotic locations and cool villains. It’s a formula that continues to work well, and we’ll see the new iteration with “Skyfall” premiering this week in Great Britain and next week in the United States.

One part of the Bond formula includes the cool movie posters, and you can see the version for the latest movie above. They’ve become simpler through the years, and I’m still partial to the wild posters from the Sixties. A collection of cool Bond posters is a great way to dress up a room, and a wholesale poster frame option can make them look much more professional to give you something much better than a dorm room look.

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Zoosk’s “Movember” Inspired Survey

October 29, 2012 / Paul Eide

During the month of November, thousands of men around the world will grow mustaches as part of Movember. Zoosk.com, the romantic social network, conducted surveys among nearly 8,500 of its members around the globe to gather their thoughts on facial hair. Here are some of the Zoosk survey findings…

Hairy nation – 64% of American men say they have facial hair.
The #1 reason men grow facial hair? 40% of men say it gives them more confidence.
The goatee wins as the preferred form of facial hair among American women.
Women say the “soul patch” is the least-preferred form of facial hair.
63% of American women say that they would be more open to romance with a man who grew facial hair for a worthy cause.
50% of women say that Johnny Depp sports the best facial hair.
45% of men think Sean Connery has the best facial hair.

Zoosk is the romantic social network that helps members create and share their romantic journeys, with millions of members from around the globe enjoying the service each month. Check the site here.

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Mitt Romney uses spray tans?

October 26, 2012 / Staff

The presidential race is very tight, and both candidates are raising boatloads of cash, campaigning 24/7 and looking for every advantage they can find.

Mitt Romney is a very buttoned down guy, sporting the corporate look. But it sounds like he has a bit of a metrosexual steak in him as well. Reports are out there that Romney is using spray tans to make himself look good before big events. Follow the link and check out the photo and see what you think. Would you do it?

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Marketing a barbershop in social media world

October 26, 2012 / Staff

Like any small business, a barbershop’s success depends on many factors. Talent and hard work rank at the top, along with the ability to work well with customers. If you own a barbershop, you’re good at what you do and you love your work, you’ll probably do just fine.

Still, promoting your business is still important, and in today’s social media world you should be taking advantage of sites like Facebook and Twitter for promotional purposes. The key is letting your customer base be your marketing tool, and these social media sites make that possible. Of course you should consult with an expert in this area or do some research, but building out your “Likes” on a Facebook page for your barbershop for example can be a huge assets for your business.

Of course, old school tactics still work as well and can’t be ignored. Simple things like glossy brochures with full color printing can help attract new customers, and you can shop around online for the best prices like searching for print brochures at other stores on the web.

The key is finding the right balance for your business. So don’t just focus on the work. Put the time in to promote your business as well.

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Product Review: Proraso Shave Foam and Pre-Shave Cream

October 26, 2012 / Paul Eide

When I was a kid, it was easy to locate a barbershop thanks to the telltale barber’s pole located on the outside of each establishment. And I always wanted to crack that barber pole open and see what it felt like, it’s texture, assuming that its taste was not that far off from a peppermint.

Most barber poles are gone now, but the sentiment, style and quality of a bygone era is thankfully still maintained by the gents at Proraso

I really like the old school appearance and feel of Proraso. Don’t let the canister fool you – it isn’t the bland, “Brand X” canister you can get at any store for $5 dollars. This is like your grandfathers shaving cream: bold, full-bodied, and undaunted by the fact that it’s a legit, old school shaving cream in a time of gels and other gimmicks.

Read the full review here.

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